This is a place for lessons learned & shared. A love for the Lord & frugal living; for homemade food, personal care, health care, home care & Bible-centered herbalism. And, after having homeschooled for 16 years, a heart for the homeschool community.

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"Feminism is mixed up with the muddled idea that women are free when they serve their employers but slaves when they help their husbands." ~G. K. Chesterson

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I am a Christian wife & mom. We homeschooled for 16 great years, 11 of which I lovingly served as Miami County Ohio's homeschool co-ordinator, 7 years writing for The Old Schoolhouse homeschool magazine & serving as their Ohio coordinator & even though my heart will always be in the homeschool community, I feel the need to expand & move on into another area that is close to my heart ~ frugal living . . . including, but not limited to, money-saving tips; homemade food, personal care, health care, home cleaning; herbalism, etc. I am also a writer for the Christian Women's Voice magazine, a writer for The Biblical Herbal e-magazine, an herbalist, a free-lance writer, & a speaker on homeschooling, Christian women's issues, frugal living & herbs ~ I would be honored to speak to your group or at your retreat! Attempting to honor the Lord in all I do.

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". . . when I found the one my heart loves. I held him & would not let him go . . ."~Song of Songs 3:4

I've Got Sunshine on a Cloudy Day ~ My Girls!

"One thing remember, my girls: mother is always ready to be your confidant, father to be your friend; & both of us trust & hope that our daughters, whether married or single, will be the pride & comfort of our lives." ~Marmee~ Little Women

Jessica ~ An Angel Then, A REAL Angel Now ~ Read Her Story Here . . .

Oct. 1985~Jan. 1986

Many times in my life I have been asked something like, "How do you survive hard times or when bad things happen to you?" My answer is generally a version of: "You have to weigh your loses in light of the best & the worst ~ My best: this is not my eternal home, I have a Savior who paid for my sins & has prepared an incredible place for me to spend eternity w/Him; my worst: I've buried a child, all else pales in comparison." ~Kim Wolf<><

I am on my feet walking, walking, walking all day at my job at the health food store. Some days I wish I had a pedometer on so that I cou...

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A True Home . . .

"A true home is one of the most sacred of places. It is a sanctuary into which men flee from the world’s perils and alarms. It is a resting-place to which at close of day the weary retire to gather new strength for the battle and toils of tomorrow. It is the place where love learns its lessons, where life is schooled into discipline and strength, where character is molded." ~J.R. Miller

I am Elizabeth Bennet!!

"In misfortune or disaster, what lofty heroism does she exhibit & what courage does her bravery kindle in her husband's heart! Instead of being crushed by the unexpected loss, she only then rises to her full grandeur of soul. Instead of weeping, repining & despairing, & thus adding tenfold to the burden of the misfortune, she cheerfully accepts the changed circumstances & becomes a minister of hope & strength. She turns away from luxury & ease to the plainer home, the simpler life, the humbler surrounding ~ without a murmur. It is in such circumstances & experiences that the heroism of woman's soul is manifested." ~Home-Making by J.R. Miller {1882}

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Yarrow

Hopefully, once you read this post, you'll wonder:Why don't we hear more about Yarrow? Or even . . . Why have I never heard of Yarrow?

Yarrow is native to Europe and is
a known wound healer and ointments/salves/balms made with this herb have been used
for centuries in Scotland and the UK for wounds and, as such, helps to
heal ulcers as well. Yarrow is also known to help regulate periods, help
with digestion and ~ adding just a ts to Baby's bottle or squirted into
Baby's mouth with a dropper ~ can help with colic.

An
anti-inflammatory, it can also help with hay fever, allergy symptoms, lowers blood pressure
and gives relief for poor circulation and varicose veins.

It is a wonderful herb for women ~ it's wound healing properties allow it to ease menstrual pain and is a must for women with irregular periods and heavy bleeding.

Years ago, I had terrible migraines. One day during a terrible migraine my mom brought tears made of yarrow. I immediately calmed down and fell asleep. Ever since that day I use yarrow. So this plant was good for me to solve my migraine problem.